math word question

Question

The ratio of boys to girls in the schools’ math team is six to seven. Which combinations of boys to girls could the team have?

Answer 1

First, you represent the ratio as a fraction, 6 boys to 7 girls:

6:7 = 6 / 7

Then, you find equivalent fractions (by multiplying numerator and denominator by the same number):

6 / 7 = 12 / 14 = 18 / 21 = 24 / 28..........

So, some combinations of boys to girls could be:

6 boys and 7 girls

12 boys and 14 girls

18 boys and 21 girls

24 boys and 28 girls.........

Answer 2

A ratio of 6:7 is saying that for every 6 boys, there are 7 girls. It's like reducing fractions.

Having 15 reds and 20 blues means there's a ratio of 3:4 reds to blues and 4:3 blues to reds.

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